Imagine being a World of Warcraft player and eventually writing the very stories that shape the game. In this episode of Talking WoW, we are joined by New York Times best-selling author Adam Christopher, who has written his Warcraft novella, *Heartlands*. Adam takes us on a journey through Warcraft history to the present day, sharing his humble beginnings as a Warcraft gamer and his evolution into a writer guiding iconic heroes like Jaina Proudmoore and Thrall on their destinies! A video version...
Dec 26, 2024•39 min•Ep. 77
The War Within might just be the most solo-friendly expansion in World of Warcraft's history. In this episode of Talking WoW, Thom and Marty chat about some of the features that shine on the days you don't feel like playing with other people! A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel.
Dec 19, 2024•17 min•Ep. 76
The War Within has been a fantastic expansion for World of Warcraft, but there are some aspects that might leave you feeling a bit frustrated. In this episode of Talking WoW, Thom and Marty discuss the areas that seem to have taken a step back from Dragonflight, raising questions about why Blizzard has made these changes. A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel.
Dec 12, 2024•14 min•Ep. 75
The Horde and the Alliance have finally found peace in World of Warcraft—or have they? In this episode of Talking WoW, we welcome streamer and content creator ArchmageSar to discuss the remaining obstacles that must be addressed before players from both factions can truly achieve their happy ending. A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel. Guest Info: Find Archmage Sar on Twitch Find Archmage Sar on Bluesky Find Archmage Sar on Twitter...
Dec 05, 2024•16 min•Ep. 74
With World of Warcraft celebrating its 20th anniversary, there has been a lot of in-game activity to mark this significant occasion. In this episode of Talking WoW, we share our thoughts on whether this anniversary celebration is one you shouldn’t miss. We also discuss why Blizzard chose to host a party in the desert and how we are enjoying the opportunity to revisit the classic Blackrock Depths dungeon in raid form! A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our Y...
Nov 28, 2024•20 min•Ep. 73
Can you believe that World of Warcraft is now 20 years old? In this episode of Talking WoW, Thom and Marty take a stroll down memory lane, sharing stories from both in-game experiences and real life. They reflect on how this iconic game has changed their lives forever! A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel.
Nov 21, 2024•23 min•Ep. 72
World of Warcraft is currently celebrating its 20th anniversary within the game, and players can earn iconic remastered Tier 2 sets as rewards. In this episode of Talking WoW, we review all thirteen sets and rate them according to our opinions. Which set will emerge as the Tier 2 Re-do champion? View the sets here for yourself and see if you agree! A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel....
Nov 19, 2024•22 min•Ep. 71
With no BlizzCon in 2024, it was up to the Warcraft Direct to deliver some big announcements to end the year, and you can say we got at least one! In this episode of Talking WoW, Thom and Marty react to the much-requested player housing feature being added to the game in the upcoming expansion Midnight: will it work better than Warlords of Draenor's garrisons, and what will it cost us to have a place to call home in Azeroth finally. A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also av...
Nov 14, 2024•13 min•Ep. 70
Blizzard has added a new store mount that offers Mail and Auction House access for a limited time during the 20-Year World of Warcraft Anniversary Event. In this episode of Talking WoW, we talk about feelings around dropping that much change on a 'micro-transaction', whether it will influence future shop additions, and if this mount will be a financial success. A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel.
Nov 12, 2024•16 min•Ep. 69
The War Within expansion has introduced Delves, small instances that you can tackle solo or in a group for fantastic rewards! In this episode of Talking WoW, we’re putting on our explorer hats to discuss our experiences so far. Thom shares a surprising insight about this feature, while Marty takes every opportunity to criticize Brann Bronzebeard for his shortcomings. A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel.
Nov 07, 2024•19 min•Ep. 68
The War Within expansion is go, and we’re excited to experience Warbands in all their glory. In this episode of Talking WoW, Marty and Thom return from their summer break to share how many alts Marty has now and discuss why it's easier than ever to start creating new characters! A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel.
Oct 31, 2024•21 min•Ep. 67
Usually, between the end of an expansion and the launch of a new one, World of Warcraft has been known for its epic content droughts. In this episode of Talking WoW, we decide if WoW Remix is the perfect antidote and what minor improvements could be made to this mode to turn it into the most incredible way to play World of Warcraft while we wait for a shiny new expansion! A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel.
Jun 20, 2024•19 min•Ep. 66
World of Warcraft Remix is in full swing, and for some players, this is the first time they will experience the Mists of Pandaria expansion properly. In this episode of Talking WoW, Sean from the Recruit A Friend Podcast joins us to give us his thoughts on what it's like to enter the Mists for the first time, having missed it originally back in 2012. A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel. Guest Info Find Sean on Twitter @CartridgeBros Find...
Jun 13, 2024•23 min•Ep. 65
The War Within Beta is here, and the Shadow And Fury Trailer has been released! In this episode of Talking WoW, we'll review the characters appearing in the trailer, speculate about the dark future that may be in store for Azeroth, and debate whether Xal'atath is being positioned as a force for good or evil! A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel.
Jun 06, 2024•12 min•Ep. 64
We went to London to attend a World of Warcraft community event! In this episode of Talking WoW, we reminisce about meeting people outside the game, discuss why these events are so important, and why we can't wait for the next one! A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel.
May 30, 2024•19 min•Ep. 63
The Dark Heart patch has arrived in World of Warcraft and is laying the narrative foundations for the Worldsoul Saga! In this episode of Talking WoW we give our thoughts on the reintroduction of Xal'atath who will be focal part of the story, figure out why we haven't heard the 'radiant song', and discuss a multi-verse theory that might blow our minds. A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel.
May 16, 2024•15 min•Ep. 62
The War Within Alpha is well underway, offering us an exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming expansion's highly-anticipated features. In this episode of Talking WoW, we take a closer look at Hero Talents, and try to decide if this overly ambitious feature is going to embrace the class fantasy that it is seemingly promising, or will it fall short? A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel.
May 09, 2024•13 min•Ep. 61
The War Within Alpha has arrived, offering us sneak peek at the upcoming expansion's features. In this episode of Talking WoW, we focus on Warbands and everything account-wide and why this might be the single most significant feature update in the history of World of Warcraft for alt lovers. A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel.
May 02, 2024•14 min•Ep. 60
The War Within Alpha is upon us, allowing us to look at some of the upcoming features of this new expansion. In this episode of Talking WoW, we focus on one of the flagship features: Delves! We uncover whether this will be a satisfying solo experience and what treasures might await those who join this expedition along with famous adventurer Brann Bronzebeard! A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel.
Apr 25, 2024•12 min•Ep. 59
With the upcoming 10.2.7 patch, World of Warcraft will introduce a new game mode called WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria. This mode will allow players to "Experience the wonders of Pandaria anew but with fresh new loot—and (almost) unlimited power." In this episode of Talking WoW, we are joined by recurring guest Dusty to open a barrel of reaction to this announcement, including some time on PTR, which has left us with some thoughts brewing about this mode now and in the future! A video version of t...
Apr 18, 2024•29 min•Ep. 58
Season 4 of Dragonflight is on the horizon, and with that, a return to much of the content we've already played, just with higher rewards. In this episode of Talking WoW, we are joined by Twitch streamer and Mythic pumper BigBadBeardo to discuss if this final season is something to be excited about and how we feel about playing Dragonflight dungeons and raids all over again before The War Within. A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel. Links...
Apr 11, 2024•26 min•Ep. 57
Plunderstorm is the talk of the town in World of Warcraft with its introduction in 10.2.6, and many players and content creators find themselves looking ahead at what this mode might offer in the future. In this episode of Talking WoW, we chat about some quality-of-life changes we'd like to see, things the game got right out of the box, and reveal some ambitious ideas for future maps. A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel....
Apr 04, 2024•20 min•Ep. 56
We finally know what 10.2.6 is: a new battle royale game mode called Plunderstorm. In this episode of Talking WoW, we welcome Sean from the Recruit a Friend podcast to share our initial reactions to this mode, if we'll play beyond level 40 renowned, and how we feel about the mode overall after many hours collecting plunder. A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel. Guest Info Find Sean on Twitter @CartridgeBros Find Recruit a Friend podcast o...
Mar 28, 2024•25 min•Ep. 55
World of Warcraft celebrated ten years of another Blizzard title, Hearthstone, with a special limited-time in-game event that rewarded cosmetics and even a new mount. In the episode of Talking WoW, we reveal our hand and explain why we didn't think this occasion honoured Hearthstone the way it could have and what improvements we would like to see for future events. A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel.
Mar 21, 2024•20 min•Ep. 54
"How do you communicate in World of Warcraft these days?" In this episode of Talking WoW, we take a look back at the early days of the game, exploring how we made connections, the demise of Guild Chat, and how much things have changed in the current age., how we made connections, the death of Guild Chat, and how much of that has changed in the current age. A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel.
Mar 14, 2024•20 min•Ep. 53
What happens when you take an all-Druid raid to Amirdrassil the Dream's Hope? In this episode of Talking WoW, we switch into our most comfortable forms and chat about an all-Druid fun in this Emerald Dream raid hosted by the Dungeon Dojo and led by Marty. Moonfire spam goes here. A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel.
Mar 07, 2024•19 min•Ep. 52
World of Warcraft in the future, what could this look like? In this episode of Talking WoW, we fast forward to the year 2050 and predict what state the game will be in or if it even still exists. One thing is for sure: we don't have the Love Rocket yet! A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel.
Feb 29, 2024•23 min•Ep. 51
Have you ever created a unique challenge in World of Warcraft? In this episode of Talking WoW, Marty tells us more about "Project 424", a challenge he and some friends from the Dungeon Dojo community have set themselves to reach a Mythic+ 2000 rating in Season Three of Dragonflight using 424 gear only! A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel. Links: Team Four Two Four On Radier.Io...
Feb 22, 2024•20 min•Ep. 50
With World of Warcraft being released nearly 20 years ago, it's hard to believe there's still things in the game we didn't know. In an episode of Talking WoW, we share some of our own tips, tricks, and secrets from Azeroth that you may not be aware of. Additionally, we have selected some tips from our community that we will be sharing as well. A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel.
Feb 13, 2024•15 min•Ep. 49
It has been more than a year since the Trading Post was introduced to World of Warcraft, and every month, there seems to be a new debate about it. In this episode of Talking WoW, we will discuss whether the Trading Post Currency is Tendies or Tenders, share our thoughts on this feature twelve months on, and unveil a surprising secret about Marty's latest Transmog. A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel.
Feb 08, 2024•18 min•Ep. 48
